The Grand Opening of the Suwannee GOP Office in downtown Live Oak was a huge success! Yesterday afternoon, from 4 -6 PM, at least 100 or more folks showed up to see the new office and shake hands with many candidates and elected officials.  Senator Charlie Dean and County Commission Chairman Wesley Wainright (district 5) were in attendance, along with the four candidates for County Judge, Live Oak City Councilman Adam Prins, several School Board candidates: Ed daSilva (4) and Paul Haas (5); District 11 candidates: Paul Watson and Terry Rauch; and David Scholl, one of the U.S. Congressional District 2 candidates, who traveled over 200 miles to be at the Opening. Several other candidates sent their representatives to meet and greet everyone: Steve Southerland, Marco Rubio, and Bill McCollum. Plenty of campaign literature and signs were available, along with a variety of refreshments.

 Gilchrist County Republicans are hosting a "Stars of Freedom" Dinner on August 19th in Trenton! US Congressmen Adam Putnam and Cliff Stearns are the keynote speakers. Tickets are selling at a good rate. (click on "Read more" for all the information)

GOP Headquarters now open! Stop by 306 S. Ohio Ave. in downtown Live Oak (Carroll Building) and pick up campaign literature, signs, etc. The office is open from 9 AM to 3 PM Monday through Friday.  Mark your calendar for the August 6th Grand Opening festivities...see the News Banner above for more information.